Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 569) formally commemorates the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India and recognizes the contributions of the Sikh community to New York State. It honors Sikh resilience and their social, economic, and cultural impact in New York, particularly in communities like Queens. The resolution has been adopted (passed) by the legislature and serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity, with no legal or policy changes. It does not affect any laws or individuals directly but acknowledges historical events and community contributions.

Requires third-party food delivery services to factor compliance with certain vehicle and traffic laws when assigning workers to delivery routes when such delivery may involve the operation of a bicycle with or without electric assist.

Creates, in addition to the existing sanction of criminal contempt of court, the remedies of labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on account of the exercise by an employee of a juror's right to be absent from employment by reason of jury service.

Relates to the recall of a class B firefighting foam; prohibits the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies and standardizes procedures for absentee and early voting ballot drop boxes. It defines key terms like "ballot drop box" and "drop-off location" and authorizes county and city election boards to establish these secure locations. Boards must post all drop-off locations on their websites and follow state rules for security, labeling, and chain of custody. Voters can deposit marked ballots in these boxes before election day polls close, and ballots received this way are counted as timely. The changes implement technical updates to existing election law, building on prior authorization from bills S.610 and A.7243.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 529) introduced by Senator Stewart-Cousins. It formally recognizes specific women honored by the New York State Legislative Women's Caucus during Women's History Month. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it simply directs the Legislature to pause its work to acknowledge these honorees. The resolution was adopted on March 19, 2025, with no legislative action beyond the recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 491) formally congratulating Forrest Slingerland, a Queensbury High School student, for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship. The resolution recognizes his athletic achievement, time of 25 minutes and 0.7 seconds, and his role as a role model, while highlighting the values of sportsmanship and community support. It does not create any policy changes or affect laws; it is purely symbolic, with a copy to be sent to the athlete. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 510 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Greek History Month in New York, coinciding with the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence. The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of Greek-Americans in New York, including their influence on democratic ideals and the modern Olympic Games, while highlighting Greece's ancient legacy in philosophy, science, and civic governance. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial honor to be shared with the public.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 497) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 19, 2025, as "Small Business Development Centers Day" in New York State. It recognizes the work of New York's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), which provided support to over 31,000 small businesses and generated $240 million in economic impact in 2024. The resolution highlights SBDCs' nationwide role in offering free business advice, workshops, and disaster recovery assistance to entrepreneurs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no new laws or funding but aims to formally honor SBDCs' contributions to New York's small business community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 518) is a ceremonial tribute honoring St. Patrick and Irish descendants for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day observance. It directs the legislative body to pause its work on March 17, 2025, to commemorate St. Patrick's life and legacy, while also expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement's goal of peace in Northern Ireland. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply requests the transmission of a copy to New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects the legislature's schedule for a single day and serves a symbolic purpose.